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Data for public policy
Data for public policy
The Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019 was awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach of alleviating poverty. The key to their experimental approach was randomized trials to test the effectiveness of social programs and interventions. Such evidence dr...
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
National Examination Board gears up preparation to publish SEE result within a week
National Examination Board gears up preparation to publish S...
KATHMANDU, July 29: After prolonged delay due to the continued lockdown enforced by the government to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Examination Board (NEB) has geared up preparation to publish the final result of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) within a week.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
With 210 new cases of coronavirus today, Nepal's COVID-19 tally reaches 19,273
With 210 new cases of coronavirus today, Nepal's COVID-19 ta...
KATHMANDU, July 29: The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed 210 new cases of coronavirus, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to 19,273.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley witnesses 15 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours
Kathmandu Valley witnesses 15 new cases of coronavirus in th...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Kathmandu Valley has reported 15 new cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Jul 29, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan extends gratitude to fans after recovering from COVID-19
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan extends gratitude to fans after recov...
Two days after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan were discharged from Mumbai's Nanavati hospital after recovering from COVID-19, the actress on Wednesday extended gratitude towards her fans for their "prayers, concern, wishes and love".
Jul 29, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepal urges AIIB to be flexible on concessional financing to low-income countries
Nepal urges AIIB to be flexible on concessional financing to...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Nepal has urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to be more flexible on concessional finance to low income countries like Nepal.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NRSC working committee dissolved, 33-member ad hoc committee formed under Dr. Timisina
NRSC working committee dissolved, 33-member ad hoc committee...
KATHMANDU, July 29: The government has formed a 33-member ad hoc committee of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), dissolving the existing Working Committee-led by Sanjeeb Thapa.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Police arrest five 'Enough is Enough' campaigners
Police arrest five 'Enough is Enough' campaigners
KATHMANDU, July 29: Police have arrested five 'Enough is Enough' campaigners, who were on their way to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) to seek information by filing a Right to Information (RTI) petition.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Advocate Thakuri files writ petition demanding safe return of Nepalis from abroad
Advocate Thakuri files writ petition demanding safe return o...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Advocate Ram Thakuri has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding that the government be ordered to ensure safe return of Nepalis who are stranded in various countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Nepal asks Indian authorities not to bar Nepalis from entering Gunji, Kalapani and Limpiya...
Nepal asks Indian authorities not to bar Nepalis from enteri...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Nepal has asked Dharchula local administration of India not to bar the Nepali authorities from entering Gunji, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.
Jul 29, 2020